Featured Image: Stifel U.S. Ski Team gold medalists celebrated at star-studded screening. Photo: Rob Westrich
Members of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team took center stage in St. Louis on Wednesday night as longtime title partner Stifel hosted an exclusive screening of the final episode of ESPN’s On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing, honoring the team’s recent Olympic success.
The invitation-only event at the historic Stifel Theatre downtown rolled out the red carpet for athletes, partners and guests, transforming the venue into a high-energy celebration complete with live music, food and drinks, ice sculptures, and a paparazzi-style arrival experience.
A Red-Carpet Celebration in St. Louis
Among those in attendance were Olympic gold medalists Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with freestyle skier Alex Ferreira and Paralympian snowboarder Noah Elliott, who earned gold and silver at the recent Paralympic Winter Games.
Athletes Reflect on Olympic Moments
Following the screening, the athletes participated in a live Q&A moderated by longtime ski racing broadcaster Steve Schlanger, joined by Emmy Award-winning director Pat Dimon, whose recent work includes Full Swing and 100 Days to Indy. The discussion offered attendees a behind-the-scenes look at defining moments of the season, including reflections on stepping into the start gate at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
Athletes shared personal insights into their medal-winning performances, the mental challenges of elite competition, and the journeys that led them to the podium. The conversation also touched on their goals as they continue building on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s success.
“Tonight was an opportunity to celebrate these athletes, their accomplishments, and how they represented our country,” said Ronald J. Kruszewski, chairman and CEO of Stifel. “The Stifel U.S. Ski Team didn’t just bring home medals; they brought home pride, and that’s something to celebrate.”
The event underscored Stifel’s ongoing commitment to supporting U.S. Ski Team athletes, highlighting not only their achievements on snow but also their growing visibility through storytelling platforms like ESPN’s On the Edge series, which featured five episodes this winter.
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